Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Tree cover loss by dominant driver was 15.25 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
15.25 hectares
Change on year
down 37.4%
World rank
126th
of 186 countries
All-time high
34.83 hectares
in 2008
All-time low
0.0589 hectares
in 2017
Years of data
21
2001–2024

Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan, 2001–2024

01020302001201220242001: 13.3 hectares2002: 30.5 hectares2003: 15.7 hectares2004: 9.6 hectares2005: 15.6 hectares2006: 24.5 hectares2007: 25.5 hectares2008: 34.8 hectares2009: 16 hectares2010: 33.8 hectares2011: 10.4 hectares2012: 22.6 hectares2013: 11 hectares2014: 15.4 hectares2015: 0.29 hectares2016: 0.76 hectares2017: 0.059 hectares2021: 1.1 hectares2022: 6.8 hectares2023: 24.4 hectares2024: 15.2 hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan is 15.25 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.4% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan peaked at 34.83 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0589 hectares, in 2017.

That places Azerbaijan 126th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.61 hectares 9.58 hectares 34.83 hectares 9
2010s 11.8 hectares 0.0589 hectares 33.81 hectares 8
2020s 11.88 hectares 1.1 hectares 24.37 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 123 Cuba 18.91 hectares compare
  2. 124 Pakistan 17.51 hectares compare
  3. 125 Mauritius 15.84 hectares compare
  4. 127 Togo 13.67 hectares compare
  5. 128 Antigua and Barbuda 13.4 hectares compare
  6. 129 Maldives 11.31 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan?
Tree cover loss by dominant driver in Azerbaijan was 15.25 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 34.83 hectares in 2008.
What is the lowest tree cover loss by dominant driver recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0589 hectares in 2017.
How does Azerbaijan rank for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Azerbaijan ranks 126th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss by dominant driver rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
186 places, 4,195 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.